Sanitation & Safety
Minimum time to disinfect tools?
10 minutes (EPA-approved disinfectant)
Term for cutting at 90° from scalp?
Uniform / Layered cut
Ingredient that opens hair cuticle?
Ammonia
2 hot tools used on board
Curling iron, Blow dryer
Required practical hours
1,000 hours
Name 2 diseases requiring disinfected tools
HIV, Hepatitis B/C
Comb best for tapering hair?
Barber comb
Difference: permanent vs semi-permanent?
Permanent penetrates cortex, semi-permanent coats hair & fades
Purpose of end papers in roller sets
Smooth hair ends, prevent fishhooks
Violation causing immediate point deduction
Cross-contamination, missed sanitation, dropped tools
What type of gloves for chemical services?
Disposable gloves
Purpose of thinning shears?
Remove bulk without changing length
How to perform a strand test?
Apply color to strand, wait, check result
Steps for a proper pin curl
Section hair, wrap, secure with clip, let set/dry
What to do if a tool falls?
Sanitize before using again
How to clean a comb after a client?
Remove hair, wash with soap/water, disinfect
Name 3 required haircut types
Blunt, layered, graduated
3 safety precautions for relaxers
Gloves, protective cape, patch test
Placement for volume roller set
Base to scalp, roll up/down for lift
Practical time limit
Varies by service
Steps for proper handwashing
Wet hands, soap, lather 20 sec, rinse, dry
What is overdirection?
Pulling hair away from natural fall for layers/volume
What is a retouch & when done?
Roots only, every 4–6 weeks
How to test thermal iron temperature?
Test on tissue or glove
3 key checks before leaving station
Sweep hair, sanitize tools, clean station, client comfortable